Lyons Central Elementary School vs. Sterling Grade School
Should I attend Lyons Central Elementary School or Sterling Grade School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lyons Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sterling Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 179 students in grades 3-5, Lyons Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sterling Grade School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-6
Total Students
179 students
271 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#91 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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18
Kindergarten Students
-
32
Grade 1 Students
-
41
Grade 2 Students
-
28
Grade 3 Students
66
37
Grade 4 Students
50
31
Grade 5 Students
63
43
Grade 6 Students
-
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
54%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%